As it turns out, Mercedes will be introducing, not one, but two versions of the convertible called the GT Roadster, and the hotter GT C Roadster.

“With our two Roadster models, we are strategically expanding the AMG GT family by two exciting variants,” Tobias Moers, Mercedes-AMG chairman, said in a statement.

But the main attraction here is the souped up GT C Roadster.

“With the AMG GT C Roadster, we are also introducing a new model variant to which we have transferred main performance-related components from our top sports car, the AMG GT R,” Moers added. “The result: a highly dynamic driving experience in a very exclusive ambience, coupled with that pure roadster feeling.”

The aluminum Mercedes-AMG GT Roadster and GT C Roadsters are expected to reach US dealers in the second half of 2017. Official pricing has not yet been released.

Here’s a closer look at the Mercedes-AMG GT C Roadster.

On the outside, the new GT-C R Roadster maintains the coupe’s long, muscular hood and AMG’s signature “Panamericana” front grille.

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The GT C pulls in many of the styling cues and high performance features from the AMG GT R coupe introduced earlier this year.

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This includes and an active air management system that uses electrically operated louvers mounted behind the front grille that balances the need to cool the engine versus improved aerodynamics.